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A Lone Star State salvager uses recycled materials to build pint-size houses with 10-gallon character
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New Ideas
by Ola Lessard
A sure-fire way to add curb appeal without breaking the bank—or your back …more
by Fred Strawser, co-owner of fs20 in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Looking for a piece of industrial history to add character to your home? This Asbury Park, New Jersey, dealer offers materials and products salvaged from shuttered factories …more
Fill an old cast-iron container with flowers to brighten a front entry, top it with glass for a patio table, or fit it with a bubbler for a water feature
Breathe new life into a salvaged urn by creating this easy water feature in 5 quick steps
Learn how to build a planter with salvaged metal tin ceilings
Yes, a chimney pot that could cast a warm, 50-watt glow on the undersides of a Japanese maple's leaves. If you turn it into a garden light
Make a good impression both indoors and out with stamped tiles and trim
How to use old ironwork to dress up modern landscapes and interiors
Use the reclaimed clay pots to improve fireplace draw or enhance your landscape
These home-improvement meccas give precious house parts a second chance
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May 2008
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